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CORRUPTION

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 25, 2021
Elite bureaucrat Makiko Yamada refuses to resign in Seigo Suga dinner scandal
Yamada was treated to a meal worth u00a574,000 by the prime minister's son and other officials from a broadcasting firm while overseeing policy at the communications ministry.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Feb 23, 2021
Influence-peddling scandal: How Suga ended up in the hot seat again
Revelations that Seigo Suga wined and dined officials have again raised questions about influence peddling at the highest levels of government.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 11, 2021
Ghosn exit was discussed early in 2018, Nissan insider says
Hari Nada, a senior vice president at the Yokohama-based company, was answering questions posed by the attorney representing Greg Kelly.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 3, 2021
More than four months into his term, Suga's popularity ebbs as tough decisions await
From controversial coronavirus legislation to the fate of the Tokyo Games, the prime minister's leadership ability and style is under increased scrutiny and criticism.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 1, 2021
Komeito lawmaker quits over hostess bar visit amid virus emergency
Kiyohiko Toyama, former acting secretary-general of Komeito, has admitted to visiting a hostess bar in Tokyo's Ginza district despite calls to avoid unnecessary outings at night.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 31, 2021
French judge said Japan's probe into Olympic bid bribery flawed, sources say
A French judge made the observation in Paris in December 2018 when questioning Tsunekazu Takeda, then-president of the Japanese Olympic Committee.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 21, 2021
Lawmaker Anri Kawai found guilty of vote-buying in 2019 election
The 47-year-old Upper House lawmaker was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for five years, in a ruling also expected to affect the case of her husband, Katsuyuki Kawai.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 17, 2021
COVID-19 — and a dwindling support rate — top issues for Suga as Diet convenes
The prime minister will seek to pass key COVID-19 measures as he faces flak from opposition parties over his response to the deadly virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Jan 15, 2021
Indictment of ex-minister Takamori Yoshikawa puts Suga in tight spot
With public support sinking over the pandemic and questions raised over his past statements on Abe's spring party scandal, prosecution of a trusted ally only adds to Suga's woes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 15, 2021
Ghosn hid Nissan salary fearing Renault ouster, Tokyo court told
Whistleblower Hari Nada says Ghosn concealed his true compensation because he feared the repercussions in France.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2021
Ex-farm minister Takamori Yoshikawa to be charged over money scandal
The planned charge against the 70-year-old, who served under Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's predecessor Shinzo Abe, is expected to deal a blow to Suga's Cabinet.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Dec 30, 2020
Abe escapes charges but creates political problems for Suga
The former prime minister's apologies and explanation over a political spending scandal have tainted his legacy and only given rise to further questions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 25, 2020
Former farm minister Takamori Yoshikawa's offices raided over money scandal
The allegations against the 70-year-old politician, who served under Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's predecessor Shinzo Abe, are expected to hurt public support for Suga's government.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 24, 2020
Lebanon yet to begin probe into Ghosn's escape from Japan, prosecutor says
Prosecutor General Ghassan Oweidat says the former Nissan boss is 'yet to be charged with a crime that is punishable by law in Lebanon.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 24, 2020
Prosecutors won't indict Abe over dinner party spending
They instead issued a summary indictment to one of Abe's state-paid secretaries, seeking a fine for his alleged failure to keep related financial records.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 22, 2020
Abe questioned by prosecutors over spring dinner funding
Total revenues and costs not declared in political fund reports in relation to dinners attended by supporters of the then-prime minister may exceed u00a540 million, authorities said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 22, 2020
Ex-farm minister Yoshikawa resigns as lawmaker in wake of scandal
The 70-year-old politician said through his office that he has been hospitalized and cited health reasons for his resignation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 18, 2020
LDP may summon Abe to the Diet over dinner party scandal
The move is aimed at avoiding a public outcry over the scandal that could erode support for the former prime minister's successor, Yoshihide Suga.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 15, 2020
18-month jail term sought for lawmaker Anri Kawai over vote-buying
Prosecutors have argued that Kawai committed an 'unprecedented malicious crime that jolted the foundations of democracy.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Dec 15, 2020
Heavyweight Nikai and his scandal-plagued LDP faction ruffling feathers
Allegations of bribery against two former farm ministers now threaten to weaken the Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction and its powerful leader.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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